KJV ORIGINAL
Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given them to me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is how God has taken away your father's livestock and given them to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is explaining that God has transferred Laban's wealth to him as part of God's plan.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob is speaking to his wives Rachel and Leah, explaining why they should leave their father Laban's household with him. After working for Laban for twenty years, Jacob had accumulated his own flocks through God's blessing, despite Laban's attempts to cheat him. This conversation takes place as Jacob prepares to return to his homeland after receiving God's command to leave.
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